Return-Path: <nifl-povracelit@literacy.nifl.gov> Received: from literacy (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by literacy.nifl.gov (8.10.2/8.10.2) with SMTP id iA6JsfM29359; Sat, 6 Nov 2004 14:54:41 -0500 (EST) Date: Sat, 6 Nov 2004 14:54:41 -0500 (EST) Message-Id: <000301c4c43a$07e5bb60$235bf7a5@air.org> Errors-To: listowner@literacy.nifl.gov Reply-To: nifl-povracelit@literacy.nifl.gov Originator: nifl-povracelit@literacy.nifl.gov Sender: nifl-povracelit@literacy.nifl.gov Precedence: bulk From: "Mary Ann Corley" <macorley1@earthlink.net> To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-povracelit@literacy.nifl.gov> Subject: [NIFL-POVRACELIT:1441] Curriculum Connections X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook Express 6.00.2800.1409 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Content-Type: text/plain; Status: O Content-Length: 3444 Lines: 79 FYI-- Information about a new resource for K-12 educators (also useful for adult educators) from the Anti-Defamation League... Curriculum Connections (http://www.adl.org/education/curriculum_connections) is a collection of original lesson plans and resources that help K-12 educators integrate multicultural, anti-bias, and social justice themes into their curricula. Each issue is organized around a particular topic or theme and is distributed via e-mail three to four timer per school year. Fall 2004 Issue Lewis and Clark: The Unheard Voices The inaugural issue of Curriculum Connections-- original lesson plans on anti-bias, multicultural and social justice themes-- presents the voices and perspectives of Native Americans on the bicentennial of the Lewis and Clark expedition and the history of 19th century U.S. expansion. These materials offer an alternative viewpoint on an often-glorified era, and call attention to the dangers of ethnocentric and one-sided versions of history. Lesson Plans Elementary Level Unit Using maps, art, literature and reflective writing, students learn about the growth of the U.S. during the 1800s and the impact of westward expansion on indigenous people; the ways in which native peoples contributed to the success and survival of the Lewis and Clark mission; stereotypes about Native Americans; and contemporary native perspectives on Lewis and Clark. Middle Level Unit This unit heightens student awareness about Anglo-centric history and offers an alternative perspective on the impact of Lewis and Clark and western settlement. Students learn about the experiences of the Cheyenne as a case study for understanding the U.S. policy of Indian removal during the 19th century. Through music, literature, and contemporary American Indian art, students explore the historic pursuit of property and its effect on present-day life and values. Secondary Level Unit Using readings and primary documents-including the letters and speeches of Thomas Jefferson and texts about the Doctrine of Discovery and Manifest Destiny-students learn about U.S. objectives for the Lewis and Clark expedition, U.S.-Indian relations and the impact of westward expansion on the lives of Native Americans. Contemporary Native American perspectives are also explored through a speech by a Cherokee activist and the music of a Native American rap artist. Additional Resources The instructional units above are accompanied by an annotated bibliography of books, videos, curricula, and web sites for students and educators. In addition, resources from the various lessons are gathered into several "galleries"-maps on Native America, U.S. expansion, and Indian removal; selected paintings and text from Cree artist and children's book author, George Littlechild; and exclusive selections from the Maryhill Museum's exhibit, Reflecting on Lewis and Clark: Contemporary American Indian Viewpoints. The Anti-Defamation League, founded in 1913, is one of the nation's premier human relations and civil right's agencies, working to combat anti-Semitism and all forms of bigotry. ADL's A WORLD OF DIFFERENCEŽ Institute is a leading provider of anti-bias and diversity education training programs and resources. Sincerely, Scott Hirschfeld Director, Curriculum Education Division Anti-Defamation League 823 United Nations Plaza New York, NY 10017 212-885-7813; 212-490-0187 (fax) shirschfeld@adl.org; http://www.adl.org
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